Downtown Raleigh

Living in and Loving Downtown Raleigh

Over the past decade, downtown Raleigh has seen huge growth and demand for condo living. That has spawned some significant growth in condo style living in the immediate downtown area. There has also been a spike in construction in luxury appointed apartments as well. Here are a few of the larger condo complexes in downtown Raleigh.

Spotlight Condominiums

222 Glenwood is located in the Glenwood South section of downtown. This building was completed in 2008 and has 117 units. With every unit having its own balcony, along with a parking garage, outdoor pool, fitness room, club room and grilling area, these units have been desirable. It also has 1st floor retail including restaurants and bars. Another perk is the onsite security guard. Prices start in the low $200’s to over $400k. See what is on the market in 222 Glenwood right now here.

510 Glenwood was one of the first downtown condo complexes and is located in the Glenwood South section of downtown. There are only 36 units here, but do boast some of the largest balconies in comparison to the other buildings downtown. This building also has a parking garage and 1st floor retail. Prices start in the mid $200’s to over $500k. See what is on the market in 510 Glenwood right now here.

Bishops Park/Parkridge Lane/Reserve @ Bishop Park/Washington Square: These condos are embedded in Fred Fletcher Park just North of Glenwood South beyond the intersection of Glenwood & Peace St. These buildings were built mainly in the late 1980’s and have lower price ranges, from the mid $150’s to almost $400k. While they are older, many have been renovated. Some of the perks of living here, besides the relatively lower prices in comparison to newer buildings, is that they are a short walk to Cameron Village and Glenwood South; plus the proximity to Fred Fletcher Park. Depending on which building you purchase, some have elevators and some have access to an outdoor pool. See what is on the market in these buildings right now here.

Bloomsbury Estates is located just outside of the Warehouse district on the Western half of downtown Raleigh. This complex is on the edge of the popular Boylan Heights neighborhood and the upper units that face downtown have a stellar view of the city. The building offers a club and fitness room. These were built in 2009 and have a price range of the low to mid $200’s up to over $800k for the penthouse. See what is on the market in Bloomsbury Estates right now here.

Blount Street Commons sits on the edge of Oakwood’s Historic Neighborhood and is in walking distance to downtown proper, as well as Mordecai, 18 Seaboard and Peace College. This 5 block redevelopment project is comprised of individual condo units, as well as a few carriage homes and row homes. These were predominately built since 2014 and have price ranges from the high $200’s to almost $500k. While these units don’t offer true amenities, they do offer the ability to own a larger home so close to downtown, as many of these units are well over 1,500 sq.ft. See what is on the market in Blount Street Commons right now here.

Cameron Village Condos offer one of the most affordable places to own near downtown and the popular Cameron Village area. These town home style condos were built mainly in the late 1940’s and are comprised mainly of 2 bedroom, 1 full bath units that are under 1,000sq.ft. There is a section that is even more affordable that lives more like a true condo and less like a town home. The units here range from the mid $150’s up to just about $200k. See what is on the market in Cameron Village Condos right now here.

Cotton Mill is a real unique building comprised of loft style condos in a renovated mill just on the northern edge of downtown off of Peace Street and Capital Blvd. These units have hard to find characteristics, such as high ceilings, exposed brick, old wood floors and original beams. Prices in this building typically range from $300k to the high $400’s. See what is on the market in Cotton Mill right now here.

Hudson was transformed from the old Hudson Belk store on Fayettville Street in 2005 and now houses 64 units. This building boast concreted floors along with exposed brick and beams. They also have a fitness center in the building and retail on the first floor. This building is in the middle of it all. These units range from the mid $200’s up to over $450k. See what is on the market in Hudson right now here.

1300 St. Mary’s Street is one of Raleigh’s newest condo complexes. Located off of St. Mary’s street at the intersection of Wade Ave, these units are walkable to downtown, as well as Cameron Village, but give you a break from immediate downtown living. Prices range from just under $200k up to almost $700k. There is a pool, fitness room and grilling area, as well as storage and garage parking. See what is on the market in 1300 St. Mary's Street right now here.

Palladium Plaza is located just on the edge of City Market downtown off of Blount Street and still within easy walking distance to Fayetteville Street and all the downtown activities. These units have mini balconies and offer a parking garage. These units also have tall concrete ceilings, which add character to these units. These units range from just under $200k to just under $500k. See what is on the market in Palladium Plaza right now here.

Paramount was built in 2005 and is true downtown condo living that does not share any commercial space within it’s building. They are located at the Peace St. & Boylan Ave. intersection. Only steps to Glenwood South. These units have great balconies, as well as a pool, fitness center, club room and grilling area. Covered garage parking, too. Prices range from the mid $200’s to almost $600k. See what is on the market in Paramount right now here.

Park Devereux was built in 1999 and was a true original when it comes to entering the condo space in downtown Raleigh. There is no retail in the building, but they do have gated parking, as well as overlooking views of Nash Square or Boylan Heights. Easy walking to all parts of downtown. Prices range from the upper $200’s to just around $500k. See what is on the market in Park Devereux right now here.

PNC Plaza is the tallest building in downtown Raleigh at 33 stories tall and located in the heart of Fayetteville St. With the first 22 floors being comprised of parking, retail and office space, the first residential units start on the 23rd floor. All units have a balcony and the pool is on the 23rd floor. The building has an outdoor common area with pool, fire pit and grilling area, plus fitness center, movie and club room and 24 hour security. Prices range from just under $300k to almost $1M. See what is on the market in PNC Plaza right now here.

The Dawson on Morgan is located at the intersection of Dawson and Morgan and was built in 2005. The first floor is comprised of retail space and is walkable to just about all parts of downtown. It is one of the few condo buildings that offer 3 bedroom units. Prices range from just about $200k to well over $800k. See what is on the market in The Dawson on Morgan right now here.

The Quorum Center is located at the corner of Harrington and West Jones and was built in 2007 with high-end finishes in every unit. The first few floors are comprised of office space and parking garage with the residential units starting higher up within the building. There is a green space/common area with great views South. These units also have floor to ceiling windows, which is unique for downtown condos. Smaller units start in the $300’s with it’s penthouse going over $1.1M. See what is on the market in The Quorum Center right now here.

West Condominiums is a 17 story building located at the corner of North and West streets right off Glenwood South. This building has secure garage parking, security, rooftop pool, grilling area, fitness center and clubroom. Select units have balconies. These units built in 2008 range from the low $200’s to over $600k for the larger units. See what is on the market in West Condominiums right now here.

Caraleigh Mills is located about 1.5 miles south of Downtown Raleigh, but unique in its own character. This old cotton mill building was transformed into loft style condos with 16-20’ ceilings, old hardwood floors and exposed wood beams. Amenities include a pool, dog park, sand volleyball, putting green, community garden, outdoor fire pit/grilling area, and game room, along with a gym. Prices start just under $200k up to over $400k. See what is on the market in Caraleigh Mills right now here.

Other Featured Condo Buildings

Other popular options are littered throughout downtown Raleigh. There are also some smaller buildings throughout downtown, such as The Atrium, Martin Place, Boylan Heights Condos, Yarborough Park, 610 Hillsborough, Ellington Oaks, Barton Place Townhomes, Governor’s Point, West Lane, Founders Row and the newly built Ten at South Person. 

Whether you’re looking for a high-rise, modern condo overlooking the city or a quiet town home style condo within walking distance, Your LuxuryMovers Team can help you with all of your downtown Raleigh condo needs!